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You just tell his/her secretary that screens the calls that you are Mr. so-and-so from the local fire department and you need to speak to him/her to find out where you should put the furniture that you managed to save from his/her burning house !
I am sure you will be put through in no time.

Care full with this one.
Yes and when you identify yourself, I tell you to get lost very quickly, never to do business with you again, as you are devious and therefor what ever you sell or represent is a lie.

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My route, being honest. Yes, laugh. I'd rather be honest than lie to people why I'm there. I promised myself, that when I have this company of mine, it'll be based on honesty. Easier said than done. I've lost a lot of business from people asking me to install pirated software for a quick buck, rather than purchasing Genuine Microsoft Software.

It's hard to say no, especially when you need the money. But when you are honest, you walk out of there with a huge smile on your face. Being proud that you took a stand. Even though you didn't get the sale.

Care full with this one.
Yes and when you identify yourself, I tell you to get lost very quickly, never to do business with you again, as you are devious and therefor what ever you sell or represent is a lie.

Sorry guys..this is more a joke than good advice. You should know my dry sense of humor by now !

Scare tacticks do work though, after my inspections I make sure that the owners are afraid to sleep. I show pictures and give very vivid descriptions of spreading fires/electrocutions. Also of the expenses that will arise should something happen. Most of the time I have an appointment to do the repairs before I walk out the door.